Queensbury Academy

About Queensbury Academy

Queensbury Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,154 pupils on roll. It is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 (2025/26). 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,154 / 1,350 (85%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 October 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Langdale Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU

Phone

01582601241

Head Teacher

Helen Palmer

Website

www.queensbury.anthemtrust.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queensbury Academy?

Queensbury Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Queensbury Academy have?

Queensbury Academy has 1,154 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Queensbury Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Queensbury Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 in 2025/26.

Is Queensbury Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Queensbury Academy is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Queensbury Academy?

Queensbury Academy is located at Langdale Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU.